the classic libby's pumpkin roll (& rachelle's make it impressive tips) — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Saturday, October 23, 2010

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the classic libby's pumpkin roll.  i'm not going to reinvent the wheel here, this recipe is perfection.  if you've never t...

green chile sour cream sauce & dip — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Sunday, October 17, 2010

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i based this recipe on a dip we love that is served at the (famous) Si Señor restaurant in Deming, NM.  they serve this dip with bowls...

doughnut fried french toast — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Saturday, October 16, 2010

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needless to say, this french toast is beyond awesome.  it is melt-in-your-mouth good.  my daughter begs for it every saturday morning!  ...

homemade tortillas — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Friday, October 8, 2010

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this recipe is it! the perfect homemade tortillas. easy and quick and cheap and after a couple run-throughs, you will be a perfect tort...

taco soup with tomatoes and corn! — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on

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i started making this in college for my roommates and all the guys we wanted to impress after my grammy faye gave me a version of this r...

Robbi's M&M Cookies — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Thursday, September 30, 2010

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I don't know who Robbi is or why she has the best dang M&M cookie recipe in the whole world, but she does and I could hug her...

quick fruit & yogurt salad — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Monday, September 27, 2010

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this fruit salad can be thrown together in under 2 minutes, seriously.  i like to use a mix of fresh and canned fruit to make it even qu...

i dream of buttercream — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Saturday, September 25, 2010

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honestly i can't even look at a picture of a cupcake with fluffy creamy buttercream frosting without drooling.  the perfect bu...

rita's famous meat rolls! — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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in the small town where i live, there is a woman famous for these delicious meat and gravy filled dinner rolls.  her name is rita and e...

sweet dinner rolls — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Monday, September 13, 2010

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this is my tried and true fave recipe for rolls!  i have taught youth groups to make these, passed the recipe on to tons of friends...

quick tip: freezing cookie dough — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Monday, February 1, 2010

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i just taught a mini-class about organizing food and meal planning.  it was a really fun evening, and this quick tip about freezing cookie d...

hot oatmeal breakfast drink (atole) — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Friday, January 29, 2010

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this is a comforting hot drink that is filling enough to be breakfast.  it tastes delicious, like a bowl of sweetened oatmeal, but is con...

healthy fiesta wraps with tomato vinaigrette — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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while the original fiesta wraps are fab, this version is healthier and has even more hearty, filling flavor. (it is actually completely...

sweet buttermilk cornbread & honey butter — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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i have been making this for so long now that i almost forgot what a jiffy cornbread mix tasted like. last week i made a box of my old fa...

easy fresh strawberry pie — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Sunday, April 19, 2009

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meet my new favorite dessert. for a long time, i thought whipping up a shortcake was the yummiest and easiest strawberry dessert, but t...

green fluff : lime jello fruit salad — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Thursday, April 16, 2009

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this is your grandmother's jello. it's a perennial favorite at family dinners and holiday parties. it's also delish with s...

italian cheese bread — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Sunday, April 12, 2009

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this really yummy cheese bread comes together in under an hour, including time for rising. it's cheap and easy, great for potlucks. ...

asian chicken lettuce wraps — by Rachelle Vernon Jones on Thursday, March 19, 2009

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i promise you will love these. this is the best recipe you will find (believe me, i looked, and then i had to make my own.) the best p...